Claimant v The Council of the City and County of Swansea
Outcome
Individual claims
The Tribunal heard evidence over five days and unanimously concluded that the complaint of discrimination arising from disability was not made out and dismissed it.
The Tribunal heard evidence over five days and unanimously concluded that the complaint of breach of the duty to make reasonable adjustments was not made out and dismissed it.
Facts
Matthew Painter brought disability discrimination claims against Swansea Council. The hearing took place over five days in July 2025. He was represented by his wife. The respondent raised a jurisdictional issue about timing which the tribunal rejected, finding the claims were in time.
Decision
The Tribunal unanimously dismissed both claims. They found the complaint of discrimination arising from disability was not made out and the complaint of failure to make reasonable adjustments was not made out. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Practical note
A claimant must establish both that they were treated unfavourably because of something arising from their disability and that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments; in this case the tribunal found neither limb was satisfied on the facts.
Case details
- Case number
- 1604112/2024
- Decision date
- 25 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep